Your Pregnancy

Your body Key to the cut? Preparatio­n

Whether your c-section is planned in advance or done suddenly to save you or your baby, a little knowledge about what to expect goes a long way.

- BY LIBBIE JOUBERT

The very first thing to remember is that in the case of an emergency caesarean, your gynaecolog­ist will have a good reason for doing the procedure. Rest assured that your medical team want what is best for you and your baby, and accept that this might veer off of the plan you had in mind.

If you already have the date for your c-section booked and confirmed, it is still a good idea to prepare for what is coming. We walk you through it…

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